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The excitement of the League of Women Voters of the United States Convention has settled, and now it's time to turn inspiration into action. Our new national president, Sania Irwin, has reaffirmed the League's commitment to taking bold action in defense of democracy. LWVOR President Mark Kendall poses with LWV National President Sania Irwin at the 2026 LWV Convention. During our conversations at the Convention, she praised LWV Oregon's leadership in expanding youth membership, challenging federal overreach through the courts, and making the strategic decision to strengthen our capacity by doubling our staff. Just as importantly, she committed National's support to help amplify our work, improve collaboration among state Leagues, and share successful strategies so we can spend less time reinventing the wheel and more time advancing our mission. That momentum continues August 9-10, when the LWVOR Board of Directors and portfolio leaders gather for our annual Board Retreat. This year's theme, "Not More, But How?", reflects our focus on working smarter, building stronger systems, and preparing the League for the future. Together, we will develop a succession planning framework modeled after the national League, review our organizational structure, and clarify roles and responsibilities across every portfolio. We'll also tackle important questions that will shape the future of LWV Oregon: How do we consistently uphold our statewide brand? How do we recruit young members and keep them engaged? What does it take for local and state Leagues to model civil discourse? Which leadership roles need stronger succession plans and recruitment strategies? How do we better prepare Board members and volunteer leaders for their fiduciary responsibilities? What tools and practices can reduce volunteer fatigue and burnout? Just as importantly, we'll define how we measure success. We'll identify key performance indicators that allow us to track our progress, including: The number of Oregon high schools participating in the Student Mock Election. Member retention rates. Growth in youth membership year over year. Additional metrics that reflect the health and impact of our organization. We're also excited to share a few staffing updates. LWV Oregon recently welcomed Andrea Capere as our new Communications Coordinator. Andrea has quickly immersed herself in the League's work, bringing fresh ideas, strategic communications expertise, and a thoughtful approach to strengthening our outreach. As she continues to learn the many moving parts of our organization, we appreciate your patience and partnership during this transition. We're also pleased to announce that Lindsay LaPlante has accepted the role of half-time Development Director. Lindsay has served as our half-time Membership and VOTE411 Director, and during the search process for a Development Director, the Human Resources Committee recognized that her deep relationships with local Leagues and strong understanding of LWVOR's fundraising needs made her an outstanding fit. We look forward to the leadership she'll bring in this expanded role. There is tremendous energy across the League of Women Voters of Oregon. Thank you to our local Leagues, volunteers, and members for welcoming our new staff, supporting one another, and continuing to stand together in defense of democracy and the empowerment of voters. In League, Mark Kendall LWVOR President

Jean Pierce, Action Chair Over the past few years, local Leagues in Oregon have been asked to participate in several consensus studies. But there appears to be some confusion about the consensus process and why it is important. At the 2025 LWVOR convention, a 3-part K-12 education study was approved to Address: Exceptional Learners Safe and Healthy Schools Career and Technical Education The LWVOR action committee cannot take any action unless we know what League members think about an issue. Currently, LWVOR has no K-12 positions addressing the three topics, so we have not been able to weigh in on legislation that addresses these important topics. We DO have positions regarding funding of K-12 education, assessment and high stakes testing, attracting and retaining teachers, charter schools, civic education, and not using public funds for private schools. The consensus process means: A study committee researches a topic and creates a well-documented report The report is shared with experts in the field to determine whether Anything is omitted Anything is inaccurate There are any grammatical errors Based on their feedback, a revised report is submitted to the LWVOR Board for approval, along with consensus statements that present pros and cons and any supplemental information such as a video explaining the main ideas in the study. Local Leagues and units have 3 months to schedule a consensus meeting, during which League members determine whether they agree, disagree, or reach no consensus regarding statements. Each statement focuses on only one topic so that there is no confusion what League members mean if they agree or disagree. Reaching consensus does not necessarily mean taking a vote. After hearing reasons why League members agree or disagree with a statement, the meeting facilitator says, “I am hearing that there is general consensus that…” or “I am not hearing any consensus about this statement.” Members confirm whether that is Correct. The local League or unit submits a report which records not only whether members agree or disagree but also major reasons why they disagree or cannot reach consensus. Based on the responses, a member agreement committee develops the final wording for a position. The position needs to be written in general terms so that it stands the test of time and the position does not need to be updated when (for example) the name of a committee or a number changes. Positions represent what League members consider the ideal situation, which might not look like the current reality. The LWVOR Board decides whether to approve the position wording. If they do approve it, the position is immediately available for advocacy. While the focus of a state consensus study is creating a position that can be used to support or oppose state legislation, it is possible that a local League might be able to find something in a position which they can use for local advocacy. Delegates to the next LWVOR convention are asked whether they approve the new K-12 positions as well as all other positions in Issues for Action We have created separate timelines for the three parts so that local Leagues and units only need to consider approximately 20 statements at a time.

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Youth Council < Back About the Issue LWVOR Youth Council is a youth-led nonpartisan network of young civic leaders focused on increasing political engagement among young Oregon voters. Youth Council offers: Membership at three levels! Includes LWV of the US, LWV of Oregon, and your local League Opportunities for participation as a national and state convention delegate or observer Participatory civic engagement and education Community service hours with Certificates of Recognition Find out more and join here !

Learn about the history of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. / About / Our History / Our History Our Mission We’re political but nonpartisan, with dedicated members in all 50 states and more than 700 communities. We advocate on behalf of the public interest instead of special interests. We arrive at our positions after in-depth study and every-member consensus. We have a well-earned 100-year-old reputation as a respected and influential participant in the political process. 1840-1870 Steps forward and back 1848 - Elizabeth Cady Stanton gathered 100 women’s rights advocates in Seneca Falls 1865 - 13thAmendment – Slavery abolished 1868 - 14thAmendment – Birthright citizenship 1869 - Susan B. Anthony founds the National American Women’s Suffrage Association 1870 - 15th Amendment –Right to vote ensured on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude